coalitional
|co-al-i-tion-al|
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/ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃənəl/
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/ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃənəl/
relating to joining together / an alliance
Etymology
'coalitional' originates from English, specifically formed from the noun 'coalition' plus the adjectival suffix '-al'; 'coalition' ultimately comes from Latin 'coalitio', from the past participle of 'coalescere' meaning 'to grow together'.
'coalitional' developed from the modern English noun 'coalition' (itself influenced by Old French 'coalition' and Latin 'coalitio'), with the suffix '-al' added in English to create an adjective meaning 'relating to a coalition'.
Initially the Latin root referred to 'growing together' or 'coming together'; over time the sense shifted to 'an alliance or union' and in modern English 'coalitional' came to mean 'relating to or resulting from such an alliance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of a coalition (an alliance or partnership, especially between political parties).
The cabinet was formed through a coalitional agreement between several parties.
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Adjective 2
composed of, resulting from, or involving a coalition (emphasizing the joined or cooperative nature of the actors involved).
Coalitional forces negotiated a common platform before the election.
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Last updated: 2025/11/28 00:14